Mahasiva

Mahasiva (257-247 BC) was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the kingdom of Anuradhapura. Mahasiva was one of the many sons of Mutasiva and also brother of monarchs Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya and Asela.

In Mahavansa

Mahavansa/Chapter 21 mentions ....Uttiya's younger brother, Mahasiva, reigned after his death ten years, protecting the pious. Being devoted to the thera Bhaddasäla, he built the noble vihara, Nagarangana, in the eastern quarter (of the city).